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Allergen Accreditation does take issue with ‘may contain,’ ‘made in a factory with’ and other PAL (Precautionary Allergen Labelling) excuses. To become accredited involves full allergen disclosure and there is a rigid process involved that results in no use of ‘May Contain’ terminology for all foods and drinks prepared on site.

Working so closely with our care clients allows us to understand just how vital providing good hydration and nutritious food is in care settings, and with over three million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK, the importance of hydration and nutrition in care is crucial.

Bringing cultural diversity into catering menus is a great way to expand your cuisine and your understanding of various cultures. Find out more here.

Whilst food service and those involved in all aspects of food wholesale and retail have elevated their allergen management systems, improved their communications and gone beyond to cater for special dietary needs it is worth remembering that food hypersensitive customers do exist.

Here, we’ll cover the importance of catering staff learning about additive, nutritional and allergy information across the education industry.

Here, we’ll be helping you understand why residents might develop a loss of appetite while they’re in a care home. We’ll also be offering tips on what you can do as caterers to support them.

There has been much speculation in the media about the government considering a ban on energy drinks sold to under sixteen-year-olds. Of particular concern, and relevant to us, is the potential impact on allergies and there is evidence of a link between these products and particular allergies including asthma.

Here, we’ll be explaining the ins and outs of the BNF 5-5-3-2 portion guide, including who it should be used for, the food categories in the framework and the major considerations caterers should be focusing on when using it.

Whether you work in the catering sector or retail, procurement is an important step in your operations that should be given the attention it deserves.

Earlier in the year, we embarked on a videography project to showcase our relationship with large care home provider Aria Care.

Here, we’ll be explaining what this framework is, the different levels involved, and how you can implement it within your catering business to make sure the safety of those in care homes, hospitals and other care settings is never compromised.

Everybody from carers to kitchen staff in a healthcare setting needs to be well-versed in food and drink standards. So to help make sure you know your stuff, we’ve put together this complete guide.